Ultra Running Hub Admiral Rodney, Worcester, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Malvern Hills Ultra 38 Miles
Calculated from 61 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.1 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (38mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 93 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38mi | 7 | Paul Baker · 08:18:00 | Tuula Skinner · 09:11:00 |
| 2025 | 38mi | 3 | George Riley · 09:44:33 | Jenna Scobie · 07:53:33 |
| 2024 | 37mi | 10 | Timothy Alford · 06:23:00 | Claire Cox · 09:44:00 |
| 2023 | 37mi | 3 | Iain Dickinson · 08:34:00 | Laura McWhinnie · 08:34:00 |
| 2022 | 37mi | 7 | Tim Higgins · 07:17:00 | Jessica Woolley · 08:53:00 |
| 2019 | 38mi | 8 | Matthew Downes · 08:27:00 | Clare Nicholls · 11:21:00 |
| 2018 | 38mi | 2 | Subhashis Basu · 09:10:17 | — |
| 2017 | 38mi | 5 | Christopher Wallace · 08:45:41 | Nicky Cartwright · 11:27:05 |
| 2016 | 44mi | 4 | Jason Morrell · 09:56:43 | — |
The field grew 133% between 2025 (3) and 2026 (7). 14% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (38mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 61 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 61 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 61 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Malvern Hills Ultra 38 Miles, organised by Ultra Running Ltd, is a 61-kilometer trail race that takes place in May in Admiral Rodney, Worcester. This fixed-distance event has seen 9 editions since 2016, with the latest in 2026 having 7 finishers.
Runners should be prepared for a self-navigation course, despite it following the Worcestershire Way, which has "WW" signage. The organisers recommend using GPX files, maps, and written directions. With an entry fee of £85, this race offers a smaller field experience, as it is bigger than only 5% of 654 comparable 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.